Before you sail.
After you return.
Make time for a Poole stay around your ferry journey to France or the Channel Islands, with a whole-house base for your group in Old Town.
Turn the crossing into part of your holiday
Rather than passing straight through Poole, spend time in Old Town before departure or after your return. The Mariners has four bedrooms for up to eight guests, a fully equipped kitchen and two lounges. Let your hosts know your sailing date and the nights you need so they can check availability and the house arrangements.
Prepare your stay enquiryFrance and the Channel Islands from Poole
Brittany Ferries sails to St Malo in France via Guernsey (around six hours), and to Guernsey (around three hours). DFDS sails to Jersey (around four and a half hours). Sailing days vary by season; check your dates with the operator. The ferry terminal is separate from the sightseeing and Brownsea Island departures on Poole Quay. Use the operator’s port guide to plan your transfer from Market Street, and follow the check-in time on your booking.
Read the Poole ferry terminal guidePlan arrival, luggage and parking
One private parking space is included for your accommodation stay. This is not a ferry parking package: do not assume a vehicle can be left at the house while you are abroad. If your sailing involves an early departure or late arrival, discuss the accommodation timings before booking. Travelling by rail? Our transport guide links to Poole station information.
Check rail and ferry travel informationYour questions, answered.
Can we arrive after a late ferry?
Please discuss your sailing and expected arrival time before booking. Arrival arrangements must be agreed with your hosts; late access is not automatically guaranteed.
Can we park while we are in France?
The included parking space is for your stay at the house. Parking while you are away on a ferry trip is not included or promised.
Can foot passengers use the ferry?
Check foot-passenger availability and check-in requirements directly with Brittany Ferries for St Malo via Guernsey or Guernsey, and with DFDS for Jersey, for your chosen date.
The townhouse has several flights of stairs. Please check access needs and sleeping arrangements with your hosts. Availability, prices and booking terms are confirmed directly; the website enquiry tool currently prepares a message for you to copy and does not send it.
Make The Mariners your base.
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